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Loaded Mediterranean Avocado Toast

A vibrant, nutrient-dense breakfast classic featuring creamy mashed avocado on a crispy slice of whole grain bread, piled high with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, toasted walnuts, and tangy crumbled feta cheese.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Toast:
  • - 2 thick slices of artisanal whole grain bread or rustic sourdough
  • - 1 large ripe Hass avocado pitted
  • For the Seasoned Avocado Base:
  • - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • - 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt or to taste
  • - 1/8 tsp coarse cracked black pepper
  • For the Mediterranean Toppings:
  • - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes red and yellow mixed, halved
  • - 1/4 cup English cucumber diced or thinly sliced
  • - 1/4 cup traditional feta cheese crumbled from a block
  • - 4-6 pitted Kalamata olives halved lengthwise
  • - 1 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • - 1 tbsp flat-leaf Italian parsley finely minced
  • - 1 tbsp walnuts chopped and lightly toasted (optional)
  • - 1 tsp premium extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Toast the Bread: Place the thick slices of whole grain or sourdough bread into your toaster or under a broiler. Toast for 2-3 minutes until the surface is deeply golden brown and the edges are firmly crisp.
  2. Mash the Avocado: While the bread toasts, slice your avocado in half, discard the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small mixing bowl. Add the fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but leaving a few rustic chunks for texture.
  3. Prepare Toppings: Wash and slice your cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onions, and fresh parsley according to the ingredient list. Gently crumble your block of feta cheese into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Assemble the Toast: Place your warm, crispy toast onto serving plates. Evenly divide the mashed avocado mixture and spread it in a thick layer across both slices of bread.
  5. Load the Toppings: Creatively pile your prepared cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, halved Kalamata olives, and diced red onions over the green avocado base.
  6. Add Finishing Touches: Scatter the tangy crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the top. Garnish with a generous dusting of minced fresh parsley and complete the dish with a light drizzle of premium extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.

Notes

- To toast the walnuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently until they smell fragrant. Remove immediately so they do not burn.
- To make this recipe completely vegan or dairy-free, omit the feta cheese entirely or swap it out for an equal amount of your favorite plant-based vegan feta alternative or a teaspoon of briny capers.
- Always use a heavy, sturdy bread block. Light white sandwich bread will instantly collapse under the weight and moisture of these loaded fresh toppings.